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On his third electric bike, Ken Schwantje is sure that he will never return to the original pedal power.
"I 've had bikes all my life, but it's a heavy job when you ride more than 60 bikes," he said . ". “I’m riding 18.
Each road is 5 kilometers, 10 working days a year, and more weekends.
"Introduction to Schwantje boughtan
About five years ago, he upgraded the $1,500 model for $2,500 and was very happy with the experience, and a year later he upgraded to the $ model.
"It shortened my commute by nearly an hour --and-a-
"One and a half to about 50 minutes per road," he said . ".
"I like to breathe fresh air and don't want to miss the exercise but I'm not drenched.
He said: "There are mechanical problems with both bicycles.
The motor puts a lot of pressure on the spoke, which is easy to break.
Today, Schwantje is riding a high-footed car. ende-
Bicycles from North Vancouver OHMCycles are equipped with pedal aids and throttle up to 500 watts to increase the punch.
Two years later.
He was totally hooked on free riding and 27,000 kilometers.
"The worse the traffic, the more I laugh," he said . ".
"You can't convince me to throw away the bike.
Schwantje is one of the growing number of Canadians who are making electric conversions. Local e-
In the past two years, sales of bicycle companies have risen sharply from 100. to 500-per-cent growth.
Global sales are expected to reach 35 million units this year
About 300,000 in North America. Modern e-
The new generation of lightweight, powerful lithium batteries power the bike, which charge in about four hours and provide 60-
100 km, depending on the model. E-Commerce Canada
The bike company has turned to the design of the "Fat Bike", the rugged mountain road
Bike-style frames and oversized tires that deal with mixed terrain.
The Ohm's $5,799 mountain model claims that the lowest range of the four auxiliary settings is 130, but the actual
The world is close to 80 km kilometers.
Popular entrance-
The horizontal city model starts at about $4,000.
"We focus on making quality bikes," said Michael DeVisser, founder of OHM . " He pointed out that OHM buyerstend established the financial relationship of the driver between the ages of 40 and 60.
Ten years ago, DeVisser started companya after trying an electric bike in China.
Before moving to the northern Vancouver mountains in January, his family farm in abertsford slowly developed his business. His sales —
Almost all online orders
Average distribution between Canada and the United States.
Devisserplan will open one in the United StatesS. -
In order to reduce red tape and transportation costs, shipping points will be set up next year. “When we do (public)
We often sell bikes on site or they remember the experience and come back to us, "he said.
"People like this can get easy exercise, but can help them climb the steep slopes.
"The bike is designed around the BionX electric motor in Canada. BionX —
Now owned by auto parts giant Magna
Conversion kits are also available for sale for $1799. Burnaby-
Strong sales and entry based on VoltBikelevel e-
The top commuter model sells for $1,800, the folding bike costs $1,000, and the folding bike is easy to fit into the trunk of the car.
"Two years ago, we sold 500 bicycles, and this year I think we sold 3,000 by the end of the year," said owner George krautov . ".
"We sell directly to consumers, so we don't have a storefront or 40-to 50-per-
Dealer price increase.
"VoltBike generates plans to sell its ambassadors.
VoltBike owners that allow potential customers to rotate their Electronics
Bicycles can earn $100 if a test drive is sold.
VoltBike Yukon "fat" is the passenger of the most popular model, Krastevsaid.
"They went anywhere and the big tires provided a cushion so it was a comfortable journey.
"Only a week and 100 kilometers of time in his Yukon
Doug Jost, owner of the bike for sale.
"When you press the throttle, the throttle immediately goes from zero to the highest speed," he said . ".
"You really walked fast and you felt invincible with big tires.
"Jost tested the bike on Victoria's roads and trails with dazzling enthusiasm.
"You get some exercise, this is no.
Pollution, "he said.
"As a commuter car, it can't be defeated.